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Marissa
Savvy November 2020

Hotel etiquette

Marissa, on January 2, 2020 at 2:49 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4
I'm getting married in my old hometown a state away (San Diegoiego-- close to my family since my grandma can't travel.) Planning our 11/7/2020 wedding from a state away has been difficult, but we've managed most of our big vendors for our small brunch wedding already.



I am super stressing out about logistics for booking hotel for us and our tiny wedding party. We picked the hotel closest to our venue for ease (and it's nice and dog friendly) but didn't realize how expensive it was. Part of me is ok splurging because it's our big day and we can use the hotel to get ready, etc. But the realistic part of me is stressing about money. And figuring how how exactly to book it.
And furthermore, how do we handle the bridal party? Are we expected to pay for them, too, of ensure they have a room booked? Or do we ask if people want to bunk together to save money and space? Do we offer to rent out an air bnb instead of a hotel?
Sadly because our wedding is so small, we can't room block , so that makes it difficult,too.
I'm stressed big time. Any suggestions would be lovely on how to navigate this

4 Comments

Latest activity by Alex, on January 2, 2020 at 2:16 PM
  • Dierdra
    Super August 2021
    Dierdra ·
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    I would talk to your wedding party about bunking up or see if they would want to rent a airbnb. If most of them would rather divide up then they should be in charge of their own room ost. You could also bunk with your girls the night before and splurge on the wedding night room for two. That would be where I would start if I were in your shoes. If your party is cool with bunking up I would look into a nice airbnb or this hotel and offer both with costs per option.

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  • Taylor
    VIP October 2020
    Taylor ·
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    You are not obligated to pay for their hotel. It would be a nice gesture but I don't think it's completely necessary. If you did, I'd pay for an airbnb the night before, stay there with them, and let them make accommodations for the actual wedding night.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    Can you do a complimentary block? You aren't required to pay for anyone's hotel room except your own. I'd block a nearby hotel that is cheaper too to give guests another option.

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  • A
    Super August 2020
    Alex ·
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    The minium for hotel blocks I saw was 5 rooms. You very well may be able to do that.


    No need to pay for them. Just give them plenty of time and have some cost friendly ideas for them.

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